Past into Future: Capturing Library Expertise in a Virtual Library.

Daniels, Wayne; Scardellato, Kathy

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Publication Date: 1999

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Past into Future: Capturing Library Expertise in a Virtual Library.

Daniels, Wayne; Scardellato, Kathy

Library Hi Tech, v17 n2 p181-88 1999

Reports on an initiative by the Toronto Public Library to create the "Virtual Reference Library" (VRL). Describes the first service to be offered, a Dewey application called "Science Net." Discusses the VRL and its precursor, objectives, basis for its funding, technical aspects, progress to date and future direction. (AEF)

Descriptors: Electronic Libraries, Foreign Countries, Information Networks, Information Services, Library Development, Library Services, Program Development, Public Libraries, Reference Services

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